Living the Story in Lent

"A reminder of what lies at the heart of the Christian faith, distilled with intelligence and passion. I opened this on a day when I wanted someone else to do the thinking for me, and I loved it." -- Jeremy Vine, broadcaster
"After skimming this wonderful manuscript over the summer months, I certainly know what book I want to read slowly and carefully during Lent next year. In easily accessible daily readings, comments, dramatic meditations, and questions, the deeply personal and yet comprehensive and global significance of Easter is unpacked by careful exposition of biblical texts over the weeks of Lent. This will, without doubt, greatly deepen your understanding of the cross and resurrection and, quite possibly, change your life! I strongly recommend it." -- Richard Winter M.B., B.S. Past Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Emeritus Professor of Applied Theology and Counseling, Covenant Theological Seminary, St Louis, MO, USA
"Start with the central event of the Christian faith, take some carefully-curated portions of John Stott’s books, add in generous chunks of biblical-theological wisdom from Chris Wright, and what emerges is the book before you. More than a book, though, this is an invitation to come on a journey. It’s a journey that takes in six breathtaking vistas – the defeat of evil, the destruction of death, the forgiveness of sinners, the reconciliation of enemies, the governance of history, the restoration of creation – all of which converge in the cross of Christ. Along the way, the opportunity to reflect on passages across Scripture as a whole brings with it a joyous reminder that the cross is not just one moment in the Bible’s story, but that which stands as the climax of the entire history of salvation. So, here’s my advice: take the journey; invite others to join you; be amazed again at what Christ has done for us and for all creation." -- Antony Billington, Theology Advisor, London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, and Senior Pastor, Beacon Church, Ashton-in-Makerfield